Antonio Rudiger’s season is over for Real Madrid after he suffered a partial tear of the external meniscus in his left leg during the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. The 32-year-old defender was operated on successfully and is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks.
The German international’s absence will be felt by Real Madrid until the end of LaLiga, but the club’s priority is his recovery for the upcoming international fixtures. Rudiger is a key player for Germany, and his participation in the Nations League semi-final against Portugal on June 4 is uncertain.
Germany’s coach, Julian Nagelsmann, will have to deal with the possibility of Rudiger missing the match, along with other potential absences, including Nico Schlotterbeck and Jamal Musiala. Real Madrid’s focus is on preparing for the next season, and they are not willing to rush Rudiger’s recovery.
The club’s medical team, led by Dr. Manuel Leyes, will oversee Rudiger’s rehabilitation. The defender’s operation was a success, and he will start his recovery process soon.
Rudiger’s injury is a significant blow to Real Madrid, but the club is hopeful that he will be fit for the Club World Cup, which starts on June 15.
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According to Marca, Rudiger’s recovery is expected to take four to six weeks, which means he will miss the final matchday of LaLiga on May 25.